Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate adequate wastewater treatment capacity and site suitability in accordance with EPA standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit a Site Suitability Assessment Report to verify the capacity of the existing wastewater treatment system.
- The proposed development does not demonstrate compliance with the EPA Code of Practice for Single Dwelling Houses.
- The lack of technical information regarding effluent treatment makes the proposal potentially prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved alterations to an existing dwelling house at Forth Commons, Rathaspick. The application was refused because the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence, specifically a Site Suitability Assessment, to show that the existing wastewater infrastructure could accommodate the development. Without this data, the Planning Authority determined the project could pose a risk to public health and failed to meet environmental standards....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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